MEMORANDUM

2012 Memorandums

IM-#19      03/13/12

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. BOX 2320
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
TO:
ALL COUNTY OFFICES
FROM:
ALYSON CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
MO HEALTHNET CHIP PREMIUMS
FORMS MANUAL REVISION #3: IM-4(PRM)
MANUAL REVISION #10:
0900.00.00 APPENDIX E

DISCUSSION:

Due to the increase in the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) income guidelines that is effective April 1, 2012, the monthly income levels as a percent of poverty has increased. Because of these higher income standards, coverage for children in some households will change to a lower CHIP premium group. See section 0900.00.00 Appendix E  the MO HealthNet for Kids - CHIP Premium Chart.

On the weekend of March 17, 2012, FAMIS will adjust active cases based on the new FPL income guidelines. Premium amounts will be updated to reflect a change in the amount payable for children whose coverage will change to a lower CHIP premium group.

MO HealthNet Division will issue refunds to households who paid their premium and include children whose coverage changes to a lower CHIP premium group. Households will receive a refund check along with a notice of explanation for refund. Questions concerning premiums should be referred to the Premium Collections Unit at 1-877-888-2811.

Premium changes for the annual July premium update will be announced by separate memorandum.

NECESSARY ACTION:

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2012 Memorandums